“I would love to get a role that changes the landscape of being an African American woman in television and film.” FilmRolesTelevisionAfrican AmericanLandscapeAmerican WomanAfrican American Women Author:Candice Patton
“People say that it was degrading for an Olympic champion to run against a horse, but what was I supposed to do? I had four gold medals, but you can't eat four gold medals. There was no television, no big advertising, no endorsements then. Not for a black man, anyway.” PeopleMenBigsRunningSportsBlackFourTelevisionGoldHorseAdvertisingAfrican AmericanChampionBlack PeopleMedalEntertainersAthleticsGold MedalsDegradingTrack And FieldEndorsements Author:Jesse Owens
“I look in the eyes and I see the heart. As long as it's a human story. I would like to turn on my television and see African American, Hispanic, Asian as well as Caucasian. And I think there are probably more people like me.” PeopleThinkingHumansWellsLooksHeartLongStoriesEyeTurnsTelevisionLike MeAfrican AmericanAsianTurn-onHispanicCaucasian Author:Angela Bassett